Campurciani said the issue came up during Tuesday’s meeting of the Massachusetts Major Cities Police Chiefs Association meeting in Everett. In a conference call with Boston’s police commissioner, Campurciani said a number of chiefs offered assistance.

The West Springfield chief said they were told that with 400 National Guardsmen in the city, Boston police do not need more help this week. However, there is a possibility they will need assistance next week if the investigation continues, Campurciani said.